1. The Lord gave Moses
2. the following regulations for the religious festivals, when the people of Israel are to gather for worship.
3. You have six days in which to do your work, but remember that the seventh day, the Sabbath, is a day of rest. On that day do not work, but gather for worship. The Sabbath belongs to the Lord, no matter where you live.
4. Proclaim the following festivals at the appointed times.
5. The Passover, celebrated to honour the Lord, begins at sunset on the fourteenth day of the first month.